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Minsberg Family History

Minsberg Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ginsberg, Kindberg, Milberg, Risberg, Winberg, Ginsburg, Mossberg

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Where is the Minsberg family from?

You can see how Minsberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minsberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Minsberg families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Minsberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Minsberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minsberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Minsberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Distributor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Minsberg. 50% of Minsberg men worked as a Distributor. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Distributor
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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What Minsberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Minsberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minsberg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 71 immigration records available for the last name Minsberg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 37 military records available for the last name Minsberg. For the veterans among your Minsberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minsberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Minsberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Minsberg in 1962 was 45, and 74 in 2003.

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